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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Gallatin Concentrations
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large Jan 22, 2018
NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study is known for its broad range of concentrations. WSN is showcasing 3 students with the most creative concentrations.
When discussing his new novel “They Can’t Kill Us All,” journalist Wesley Lowery reflected on the way the Black Lives Matter movement is intertwined with American history.

When Reporters Become Their Own Stories

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2016
Washington Post journalist and reporter Wesley Lowery's new novel recounts the stunning reality of injustice surrounding protests focused on racial injustice — especially the Black Lives Matter protests.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board Oct 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.

Hundreds protest police brutality

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer Apr 15, 2015
Protesters took to the New York City streets as part of a national movement protesting police brutality.
Killer Mike gives a lecture on for-profit jailing, racism and police brutality in GCASL on Monday.

Rapper Killer Mike discusses equality, diversity

Shawn Paik, Multimedia Editor Mar 24, 2015
Killer Mike of the rap duo Run The Jewels gave a lecture on police brutality, for-profit jailing systems and racism in America.
Police officers stand in Times Square following the Eric Garner decision.

NYPD redesigns stop-and-frisk

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor Mar 5, 2015
The NYPD announced procedural changes to their stop-and-frisk policy.
Body cameras cannot fix racism

Body cameras cannot fix racism

Omar Etman and Tommy Collison Dec 4, 2014
The grand jury's failure to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner shows that body cameras may not be the perfect solution.
Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Matthew Tessler, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2014
Body cameras and smart guns will help keep police officers and citizens more safe and accountable.
Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Louis Plottel, Contributing Writer Dec 1, 2014

This article comes from the Global Desk, a collaboration between The Gazelle, WSN and On Century Avenue. Read more by searching ‘global.’ This is an opinion piece. I was...

Admins weigh racial privilege

Monica Millay, Contributing Writer Dec 1, 2014
White Administrators Talk Race provides a space for white administrators to delve into and develop appropriate responses to racialized topics, such as the actions in Ferguson, Missouri.
Rise of social media must be embraced

Rise of social media must be embraced

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist Dec 1, 2014
Social media users will not replace journalists, but the world is beginning to see a symbiosis between the two groups of newsmakers.
Protesters gather on Wall Street the second night following the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown.

Protests grow on second night

John Ambrosio, News Editor Nov 26, 2014
Thousands marched through New York City in protest of the verdict in the Mike Brown case.

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